ANGELA MERKEL’S health has come under the spotlight again after she was spotted almost nodding off and yawning at an official ceremony.

The German chancellor, who has suffered at at least three shaking episodes in recent weeks, yawned heavily and appeared to close her eyes during the swearing in of Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer as the country’s new defence minister. Ms Merkel has just returned from a short break and will now take time off for a lengthier holiday. The 65-year-old has insisted she is fit to carry on as Chancellor despite growing concerns about her health.